Senior Network Architect

Company: Akamai Technologies
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

Our Edge Platform team takes ownership for planning, building, maintaining and operating our global platform. We design, develop and deploy critical technologies including the hardware, software and network infrastructure that provide the technical underpinnings for all of Akamais products. Our team ensures consistent availability and performance for our customers. This position will support Edge Technology, Network Infrastructure, and Network Planning by designing business and technical solutions for Akamais cloud computing platforms and for service provider partners who want to implement CDN solutions. Integrating Akamais CDN technology into third party networks requires a creative and technical person who understands the business needs and the financial aspects of both Akamai and our partners. As a Senior Network Architect, you will be responsible for: • Supporting Business Development and Network Strategy on service provider partnerships. • Supporting Network Strategy in negotiating transit, peering, and colocation deals for Akamai. • Troubleshooting and enhancing the Akamai Mapping System. • Performing Network Security Awareness and managing Akamais Peering and Interconnection Strategy. • Optimizing Performance and Cost working with Partners and Vendors. • Training internal teams and creating technical documentation and being a technical escalation point for other departments. Do what you love To be successful in this role you will: • Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or its equivalent • Have deep experience with internet routing and peering, content Distribution Networks and global DNS system. • Possess extensive knowledge of general Internet network operations on a global scale and network diagnostics tools • Demonstrate experience in Router in a multinational backbone and in-depth knowledge of common routing protocols. • Demonstrate experience in representing and participating in Internet networking and other conferences as required • Have good contract negotiation or equivalent experience. Work in a way that works for you FlexBase, Akamais Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply. We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together. At Akamai, were curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, youll thrive here. At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life: • Your health • Your finances • Your family • Your time at work • Your time pursuing other endeavors

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